Private B2B Lending

Brentstar Capital, LLC

Strategic Working Capital for Underserved Businesses

Brentstar Capital, LLC is a proprietary business lending firm providing direct working capital solutions to small and mid-sized businesses that are often overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

Unlike conventional lenders, we deploy our own capital, allowing us to move faster, think more flexibly, and support businesses based on real opportunity rather than rigid banking formulas.

Our mission is simple: help capable businesses access the capital they need to grow.

About Brentstar Capital

Brentstar Capital was founded on the belief that access to capital should not be limited to companies with perfect credit histories or institutional backing.

The firm is led by CEO Brent Beard, a serial entrepreneur and investor who built his financial independence through product development, strategic private investments, and multiple business creation.

Through firsthand experience building and scaling companies, Brent understands the real challenges business owners face when trying to secure funding.

Today, Brentstar Capital deploys proprietary capital to support underserved, disadvantaged, and overlooked businesses that demonstrate potential but lack access to traditional financing channels.

We are not brokers.
We are not a marketplace.
We are a direct capital provider.

Our Lending Philosophy

At Brentstar Capital, we evaluate businesses differently.

Traditional banks rely heavily on rigid underwriting criteria and lengthy approval cycles. Our approach focuses on real business fundamentals, leadership capability, and growth opportunity.

Because we lend our own capital, we have the ability to structure financing that aligns with the realities of operating businesses.

Our focus includes:

• Small and medium-sized businesses
• Underserved entrepreneurs
• Disadvantaged or overlooked markets
• Companies requiring flexible working capital
• Businesses positioned for operational growth

We believe that access to capital should empower innovation and economic mobility.

Capital Solutions

Brentstar Capital provides customized working capital solutions designed to support operational growth and stability.

Typical funding amounts range from $1,000 to $100,000, depending on the needs, operational profile, and growth stage of the business.

Capital is commonly used for:

Working Capital Expansion
Funding to support day-to-day operations and cash flow stability.

Inventory & Supply Chain Financing
Capital for inventory purchases and supplier commitments.

Growth & Market Expansion
Funding for new product launches, marketing initiatives, and expansion.

Operational Scaling
Capital for staffing, infrastructure, and operational upgrades.

Each financing structure is tailored to the needs and stage of the business.

* Be Advised Brentstar Capital Only Works With a Limited Number of Qualified Businesses Per Year.

Why Brentstar Capital

Direct Capital Deployment
We lend our own capital, eliminating intermediaries and enabling faster decisions.

Entrepreneur-Led Perspective
Our leadership has built and invested in businesses across industries and understands operational realities.

Flexible Underwriting
We evaluate opportunity and capability, not just credit scores.

Mission-Driven Lending
We actively focus on businesses that have historically lacked access to institutional capital.

Leadership

Brent Beard

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Brent is an entrepreneur, operating engineer, product developer, and private investor who has built and scaled multiple ventures across emerging markets.

With decades of experience founding and growing businesses, developing and manufacturing products, and executing strategic private investments, Brent has built the expertise and capital that culminated in the establishment of Brentstar Capital.

His vision is to deploy private capital in a way that creates opportunity for capable entrepreneurs who are too often overlooked by traditional financial institutions.

Under his leadership, Brentstar Capital focuses on disciplined investments that help businesses grow while strengthening local economies.

Our Commitment

Brentstar Capital is committed to responsible, opportunity-driven lending.

We believe capital should be a catalyst for:

• Business growth
• Job creation
• Economic mobility
• Innovation in underserved markets

Our goal is to build long-term relationships with the businesses we support and help them reach their full potential.

EXECUTIVE TEAM

Brent Beard – Chief Executive Officer

A 37-year veteran of entrepreneurial leadership, Brent has built and revitalized companies across multiple sectors. His expertise in operational transformation, strategic execution, and team leadership forms the backbone of Brentstar Capital’s disciplined, high-performance culture. A nine-time turnaround CEO, and uniquely talented investor, Brent excels at recognizing hidden potential, finding profitable opportunities and orchestrating sustained growth.

Additionally as a trained, and seasoned Operating Engineer, over the course of 30 plus years he has personally designed and manufactured hundreds of products, many of which have been on major infrastructure and have been used in critical building developments. Others have achieved national retail distribution.

Committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence, Brent has consistently expanded his expertise through MIT OpenCourseWare and rigorous, industry-specific research. His disciplined pursuit of knowledge, coupled with a relentless focus on innovation and quality, reflects a deep-rooted commitment to building enduring value and maintaining the highest professional standards.

Beyond his business acumen, Brent brings over five decades of martial arts expertise and a lifelong commitment to mentorship. He applies time-tested, discipline-driven training principles to support and empower combat veterans, strengthening resilience, mental fortitude, and willpower as they navigate the challenges of reintegration into civilian life.

Rachel Adkins – Vice President, Administration & Compliance

Rachel Adkins leads Brentstar’s administrative, compliance, and governance functions, ensuring the organization operates with the highest standards of accountability, efficiency, and regulatory adherence. She oversees internal controls, administrative operations, and compliance programs, providing the infrastructure and oversight necessary to support sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Through her leadership, Brentstar maintains comprehensive documentation, effective support systems, and strong governance frameworks that align with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and corporate policies. Rachel plays a critical role in mitigating risk, strengthening organizational integrity, and ensuring the company remains well-positioned to meet its strategic objectives.

Julia Sterns – Senior Executive

Julia provides deep expertise in analytics, risk architecture, and strategic planning. Her work enhances long-term growth modeling and firm-wide decision frameworks.

Timothy Miller – Senior Counsel

Timothy provides legal oversight, regulatory navigation, and protection of the firm’s proprietary interests. He ensures Brentstar’s operations align with evolving financial regulations.

A Message from the CEO

At Brentstar Capital, we believe that the most profound impact a person can have is by using their success and resources to help others. Charlie Munger’s philosophy resonates deeply with us—true wealth is not about accumulation; it’s about creation and contribution. The most effective way to approach money is with an ethical mindset, one that prioritizes societal value over personal gain. Success, in its highest form, is measured by how much it elevates others, how much it moves the needle for the greater good. The real returns in life come not from what you keep, but from what you give back.

Brent Beard, CEO
Brentstar Capital, LLC

Business Purpose Exemption:
Under the Consumer Loan Act (RCW 31.04), all of Brentstar Capital loans are strictly for business, commercial, or agricultural purposes.

* All businesses must have:

• Valid Business License 

• Business EIN

• Business bank account

• Business purpose statement

Contact Brentstar Capital

Businesses seeking working capital or strategic partnerships are encouraged to contact our team for a confidential discussion. Reach out via the contact us section of this webpage.

Brentstar Capital, LLC
Spokane, Washington, USA 

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